Highlighted Choice
The Substance Film
Coralie Fargeat's daring satire examines the oppressive nature of women's appearance and the dreaded aspects of ageing. Hollywood star Demi Moore presents a masterful acting turn playing Elisabeth, a 50-year-old actress reduced to starring in an aerobics show on the small screen. Forced aside thanks to her unscrupulous employer Harvey, she seeks out a mysterious and gruesome process known as this experimental method. This creates a new version of herself portrayed by Margaret Qualley, leading to an increasingly parasitic dynamic among both women. This Friday, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10
This Agatha Christie-esque thriller features Knightley as Laura, a top-notch writer who decides to take a hiatus from writing about global conflict to board a luxury cruise with a terminally ill Scandinavian billionaire and philanthropist, her husband, plus additional extremely wealthy guests. But after a mysterious woman falls into the sea overnight and all passengers denies she ever existed, Laura's investigative instincts awaken. Streaming currently, Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Steven Soderbergh challenges his creative boundaries with this nifty paranormal narrative shot entirely from the perspective of a ghost. After a clan featuring mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe occupies their new suburban house, the camera – AKA the Presence – tracks their movements. Chloe seems aware of the ghostly being, and the entity appears guarding her. Yet what is the reason? The premise is enjoyable that avoids overstaying, including a revelation you might not see coming. October 11th, afternoon and evening times, the Sky channel
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
The iconic actor wholeheartedly adopts his eccentric image in this autobiographical spoof. He acts as a self-obsessed film star called Nicolas Cage who accepts a $1m payday to appear at a festive event at a Mediterranean location for the rich Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Recruited by government spies to investigate the potential kingpin, his “nouveau shamanic acting ability” proves useful. This Saturday, prime time, Channel 4
The Black Phone
The director's claustrophobic thriller remains effective without requiring a sequel. Located in the late 70s in Denver, a series of child abductions has made the children on edge. When Finney gets captured by the villain and imprisoned in a cellar, he anticipates a terrible outcome. However, the disconnected phone in the room continues to ring, with spooky callers giving advice, while the prescient dreams of his sister Gwen could save him. A solid creepfest. October 11th, late evening, the Film4 channel
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the struggle between faith and wealth, it's a knockout win for greed in Michael Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top true story about the fallen TV preacher plus her lawbreaking partner. Garfield acts as the venal Jim, who states at the beginning, asserting religious justification for riches. He and Tammy Faye commence capitalizing on the American public's religious faith. It's a spectacle of bad interior design, excessive cosmetics and bad faith, yet the lead actress succeeds to depict Tammy Faye as a sympathetic figure. Next Tuesday, 1.15am, Film4
Black Bag
This period's another release by the same director is a spy mystery as precise as the polo necks sported by Fassbender's intelligence officer. He receives a mission to identify a traitor within their ranks from five suspects – among them is his own wife. Each performer are masters of calm composure, so a delicious mind game of fact versus fiction takes place. The supporting cast take part the clever spy entertainment. This Friday, various showings, Sky Cinema
